Nootropics

Nootropics are a class of supplement or drug that is primarily geared to improvement of cognitive functions (memory, learning, focus, comprehension, etc). Cognitive enhancers come in several different forms including synthetic chemicals, plant extracts, peptides, nutrients and micro-nutrients, and vitamins. We include a brief overview of each category, however you can click on the category for more information about each and a list of compounds that fall under each respective category.

Note that there may be overlap in the various categories, largely because many of the compounds we discuss have more than one use.

This category is comprised of many popular plants, herbs, and extracts of plants and herbs. Many of the more popular natural nootropics have an origin in Ayurvedic medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine, with some having been used for thousands of years.

First prepared as a stain in 1876 (hence the blue name), the true biochemical name is methylthioninium chloride. Despite humble origins, methylene blue has been researched as a way of increasing short-term memory by up to 7% [1]. Other evidence…

Within the Reddit and Longecity communities, there are many positive anecdotes of sunifram usage, but there isn’t a lot of research. The unique aspect of sunifram is the anti-amnesiac properties, which are similar to nefiracetam and somewhat unique from other…

Holy basil is particularly useful as an antioxidant nootropic, which can help to reduce inflammation and its symptoms [1]. They also have a positive effect on boosting the immune system [2]. Beyond antioxidant benefits, holy basil also improves reactions to…

Last updated: December 22, 2016 It seems like every day there is a new brain health supplement or nootropic stack for sale. There are a few differences, such as CILTEP, but the vast majority of these nootropics are relatively similar.…

Absorb Health (also known as Absorb Your Health) is a supplier of questionable reliability and trust. Within many online communities they are considered a poor option for many reasons. While we will take anecdotal evidence into account, this Absorb Health…

IMPORTANT: As of March, 2017 Powder City is no longer operating. We suggest other trusted vendors, such as Nootropics Depot and Pure Nootropics. Powder City is among one of the oldest nootropics retailers on the market. Previously named Health Supplement Wholesalers,…

Nootropics users who are interested in research chemicals and new compounds have few options to choose from and one is Ceretropic. This company was developed by two Redditors and continues under the direction of one, who is an active moderator…

Recently, Nootropics Depot has changed management and is rapidly becoming a high volume supplier within the smart drug space. This Nootropics Depot review will help you to determine whether or not this smart drug vendor is trustworthy and reliable for…

Pure Nootropics is considerable a reliable and safe supplier because they used third party verification and testing from the outset of their founding in 2013. At that time, Pure Nootropics offered racetam capsules online, but they have since expanded into…

Peak Nootropics is a fairly large supplier of various nootropics products within the continental United States and Canada. Although many of the supposedly “neutral” or information sites claim to adequately review Peak Nootropics, because of their high affiliate commission, few…